Both the “Cupcake Wars” and “The Cake Boss” are American reality TV shows. They both are based on competition between teams, but there are vast differences in both. Let’s review them. Premiered back in the year 2009, the show revolves around the creation of unique…

Quiches are the best go-to snack or mini meal. Try these healthy and simple recipes, be sure to freeze the crust for 30 minutes and then pour in the filling before baking. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom-and-Spinach Quiche in an Oat Crust Ingredients CRUST: 1 cup regular…

Today, more than ever, we are beginning to educate ourselves on what we put in our bodies. We are re-discovering so much of the natural goodness in plants, herbs, oils and more. One of the newest growing foodie trends comes perhaps from an unexpected source - Hemp oil. No, you won’t have to…

Cooking is fun and interesting, but it can be very time consuming if you don’t have much talent or experience. Before you try complicated recipes, you need to go for something simple, yet impressive, like puff pastry. You will be surprised to see how easy it is to make it and how tasty it can…

Potato waffles or waffled potatoes are potatoes made into a waffle mixture and cooked in a waffle iron. This type of potato is mainly made in the UK and Ireland. Waffles is a batter or dough cooked between two plates creating a shape and impression. There are many varieties of waffle irons available…

Cooking is fun especially when you can try a new recipe that will impress your family. It is important to focus on healthy food, so slow cooker recipes will always bring joy to your table. Here are three recipes that you must try: Spaghetti Bolognese. Everyone likes pasta, and it’s even better…

Food is always a popular topic, and shows that address this life’s pleasure are always on producers’ agenda. Back in the 90s, food shows were basically about cooking food in front of a camera while TV viewers would attempt to follow or take notes to try the recipes later. This concept…

Food is the most important thing for our health. All people like to eat. But this also means that many people eat too much or eat unhealthy food. The most common excuse is time. People usually don’t have time to make a healthy meal. However, this is just an excuse. The solution is to start…

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Oils that contain less than 4 grams of saturated fat are considered healthy oils. According to the American Heart Association, cooking oil is considered healthy only if it contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats are found in vegetable oils rather than butter, or lard. Even…

When summer arrives, it is time to give your ovens a break and have food that is cool rather than piping hot! Salads are not only quick and easy to make, but they are refreshing as well. Here are 3 summer salads to keep you cool and comfortable. Watermelon + Cucumber Tsatsiki Salad Mash 1 clove of…

Bacon is a great choice of food for parties and for gatherings but it has to be served crispy. One of the best and easy methods to cook the tasty bacon is to bake it in the oven instead of frying it in a pan on the stove, and no flipping is required. You can easily bake lot of bacon for your guests…

Gwyneth Paltrow is not only a talented actress, she is a chef. She has introduced her third cookbook entitled “It’s all Easy”, which is all about the evening meals. Ms. Paltrow has dedicated this book to her friend’s children. “It’s all Easy” introduces…

The new aerofryer is the replacement of the traditional fry pans, non-stick pans, and deep fryers. The manufacturer of the cooker claims that the fryer uses no oil and produces tasty, delicious, and low caloric food. Now you can cook very quickly even from a frozen state. The fryer is available at…

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Rice is so versatile and can be made in so many ways that the options for cooking it seem endless. Now, there are some ways of cooking it that are healthier than others. Preparing it in the oven is a great way to preserve fluffiness and flavor. That being said, let’s go over three rice dishes…

More and more people are opting for salsa rather than the other condiments. Reports reveal that in America, the growing fondness for hot and spicy food is becoming evident and so the partiality to salsa and dip. Some attribute the love for salsa and dip as people's desire to add more fruits and…

Three beans pasta salad Boil pasta in a pot of water for three minutes, sprinkle in some salt. Add some green beans into the pot and again boil it for few minutes. Pour the pasta and beans into a strainer and wash it with cold water. In a medium sized bowl ad ¼ cup of oil, mustard sauce, a…

You don’t often hear of gluten-free breads being soft, but with this Soft Gluten Free Sandwich Bread Recipe you will get the tastiness and the softness of regular bread, but it will be gluten-free as well. Preparation Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Makes: 1- 9 inch x 5 inch loaf of…

When it comes to the best pizza, you aren’t going to want to miss this award-winning recipe. It is very quick and easy to make and you don’t need expensive ingredients either. How long does this recipe take to make? There are some pizzas that take forever to prepare and they seem to take…

The name itself is enough to make one’s mouth water. This delicious typical American breakfast is staple breakfast food stuff for many Americans. So let’s see the recipe this oh-so-yummy dish. The ingredients required for this dish are quite common. They are, all-purpose flour, one egg,…

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Yogurt is fermented milk that has been soured and thickened by adding acid-producing cultures. These cultures of bacteria (probiotics) have some benefits to our digestive system. If you go to the store, you will find that there is a large array of options: light, non-fat, low-fat, Greek, Swiss,…